SOC 29-2053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychiatric Technicians — Kennewick
Kennewick-Richland, WA · 2 metro areas compared
At $42,760, median pay for Psychiatric Technicians in Kennewick, WA tracks the national median of $45,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,760, median pay for Psychiatric Technicians in Kennewick, WA tracks the national median of $45,130 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,760 and $42,850. The lowest tenth earn under $42,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,270.
Spokane leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 302nd of 339 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | −5.3% |
| 25th | $42,760 | −5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $42,760 | −5.3% |
| 75th | $42,850 | −5.1% |
| 90th | $57,270 | +26.9% |
| Mean | $46,300 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kennewick run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $42,760 buys what $39,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,760 a year, 5.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,760 to $57,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spokane, at $62,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Kennewick, WA?
The median annual wage is $42,760, or $20.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,130, so pay in Kennewick, WA is 5.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kennewick, WA earns more than $57,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spokane, at $62,400 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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